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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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